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U.S. ZIP Code · MI49426

Ottawa County · Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Typical home value

$427,070[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.8%
5-year / yr
+6.0%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+50.3%
vs metro
+39.3%
vs state
+78.6%
ZIP 49426 location in MI
Location of ZIP 49426 in MI

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 49426 is worth $427,070 — 39.3% above the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,102 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,102[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,291[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Ottawa County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
40,523[3]
Median household income
$112,234[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Ottawa County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+341[5]
Moved in
8,145
Moved out
7,804

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
13
Elementary
10
Middle
2
High
1
  • Hudsonville High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hudsonville Public School District

    1,951 students

  • Riley Street Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hudsonville Public School District

    687 students

  • Baldwin Street Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Hudsonville Public School District

    570 students

  • Georgetown Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–4 · Hudsonville Public School District

    499 students

  • Alward Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Hudsonville Public School District

    449 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$25,221

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,159
Loan principal$341,656
Down payment$85,414
Total interest paid$435,764

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.37
Monthly cost to own$2,871
Monthly rent$2,102

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
58th percentile[2]
Property tax
51st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 49426?
The typical home in 49426 is worth $427,070, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 49426?
Home values in 49426 are up 5.8% over the past year, and up 6.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 49426?
A typical home in 49426 rents for about $2,102 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 49426?
The effective property tax rate in 49426 is 1.0% — roughly $4,291 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 49426?
ZIP code 49426 has a population of 40,523 and a median household income of $112,234.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lamont CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $423,101
    Gross yield
  • Ferrysburg, MI

    Typical home
    $420,301
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Grand Rapids, MI

    Typical home
    $434,027
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Allendale CDP, MI

    Typical home
    $415,170
    Gross yield
  • Caledonia, MI

    Typical home
    $440,039
    Gross yield
  • Lowell, MI

    Typical home
    $408,047
    Gross yield

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